http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/photo-challenge-lunchtime/
• 6 cups good-tasting chicken stock
• 12 medium raw shrimp, shells removed
• Other seafood of your choice: fresh mussels, scallops, crab, or sliced fish fillet (up to 1 handful of each)
• 1 stalk minced lemongrass*, OR 2.5 to 3 Tbsp. frozen or bottled prepared lemongrass (or see substitutions list)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves* or Substitute with lime zest
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. galangal OR ginger, grated
• 1-2 sliced red chilies OR 1-2 tsp. Thai chili sauce*
• optional: handful of fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly
• 1 medium tomato, cut into thin strips
• other optional vegetables: handful baby bok choy
• 1/2 can (14 ounce) thick coconut milk (not ‘lite’)
• 2 Tbsp fish sauce)
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
Preparation:
1. Pour stock plus lemongrass and lime leaves in a deep soup pot over medium-high heat. If using fresh lemongrass, also add the upper stalk pieces for extra flavor. Bring to a boil.
2. Add garlic, galangal/ginger, chili, and mushrooms (if using). Reduce heat to medium and simmer 2-3 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft.
3. Add the shrimp, any other seafood you’re using, and tomato plus baby bok choy (if using). Simmer over medium heat 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink and plump and mussels have opened. Scallops, crab, and fish should all be firm to the touch and no longer translucent.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir well to combine and gently simmer until hot (do not boil at this point). Taste-test the soup for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce instead of salt (I usually add 1 more Tbsp.), or more chili as desired. If too sour, add more sugar. If too spicy for your taste or if you’d like it creamier, add more coconut milk. If too salty, add another squeeze of lime juice.
5. Serve in bowls with fresh coriander sprinkled over. For an extra hit of flavor, you can also add some Thai chili sauce, either store-bought or the homemade version: Nam Prik Pao Chili Sauce Recipe. ENJOY!
ledrakenoir
Mar 20, 2013 @ 11:05:38
Sounds delicious… 🙂
melouisef
Mar 20, 2013 @ 17:10:36
Guaranteed’ try for yourself:-)
Arkenaten
Mar 20, 2013 @ 16:00:47
What is ”good -tasting chicken stock” as opposed to yukky-tasting chicken stock?
Is this chicken stock that you forgot to take the silver wrapping off of?
Can we still say/use ingredient No. 5 by the way?
Sounds and looks very tasty.
melouisef
Mar 20, 2013 @ 17:09:15
Lol good as in no feathers!
As for no 3 just don’t quote me when you try asking for this at shop
🙂
Arkenaten
Mar 20, 2013 @ 19:30:04
Right….No. 3 is fine…No. 5. is the dodgy one…
Arkenaten
Mar 20, 2013 @ 19:30:48
On second thoughts, lets rather delete those comments. for decorum’s sake.
colonialist
Mar 21, 2013 @ 18:49:14
I remember the fury with which my suggestion that it was quite OK was greeted a while back.
melouisef
Mar 21, 2013 @ 20:37:51
😀
Gemma
Mar 21, 2013 @ 01:23:27
Wow! These are a few of my favorite things 😉
melouisef
Mar 21, 2013 @ 06:51:00
I love spicy stuff
🙂
carolynpageabc
Mar 21, 2013 @ 06:07:02
One word: YUM….
I do something like this one and it’s yummmmm… 🙂
melouisef
Mar 21, 2013 @ 06:51:38
Long time no see
🙂
YES!
carolynpageabc
Mar 21, 2013 @ 07:01:08
Ha ha…. still here..!!! 🙂
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lunchtime | Flickr Comments
Mar 21, 2013 @ 09:20:50
colonialist
Mar 21, 2013 @ 18:51:48
That is quite a decadent lunch! The ingredients could be quite costly. Could it be called a chowder, or is that only clams?
melouisef
Mar 21, 2013 @ 20:40:01
I cheat a bit but the receipe says spicy chai soup. And it is for special lunches only.
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Mar 22, 2013 @ 01:55:13
campanulladellaanna
Mar 22, 2013 @ 17:41:22
Very tasty … yumi 🙂
melouisef
Mar 23, 2013 @ 06:09:31
Thanks
🙂
PigLove
Mar 22, 2013 @ 20:21:42
mmm – it does look good! Check out my blog on Sunday 03/24/2013 – I’m passing on an award to you XOXO – Bacon
melouisef
Mar 23, 2013 @ 06:10:12
Oh Gosh that is very sweet of you, thanks
🙂
WordsFallFromMyEyes
Mar 23, 2013 @ 09:50:36
YES PLEASE… please! 🙂
melouisef
Mar 24, 2013 @ 06:39:22
You arre welcome
😀
zirkie
Mar 24, 2013 @ 19:15:58
Lovely and yummy lunch recipe!!
melouisef
Mar 25, 2013 @ 06:31:54
Thank you, had the soup in a restaurant and then googled the recipe
🙂
Shakti Ghosal
Mar 26, 2013 @ 10:58:51
Sounds delicious. But does the taste match up?
Shakti
melouisef
Mar 26, 2013 @ 12:25:59
Without any doubt:-)